Depression Support Group

Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

INABILITY TO COPE

Do any of you find that when you get extremely stressed, your depression kicks in suddenly and then the smallest situation causes you to have a melt down? This morning I managed to make a complete idiot of myself in front of a room full of strangers because of some bureaucratic paperwork rubbish.

It makes me feel so weak and incapable that when I'm confronted by an unexpected problem, I can't keep it together long enough to try sort it out and at least get to the car before the tears start. I feel so ashamed of myself.

Tracy, when I'm depressed I react very strangely to any stress, even things that ought be joyful. I think depression makes it harder to wear the &quot;mask&quot; that we all wear when we are out and about in society -- so it slips off a little more easily and then we end up feeling like idiots. Not to worry though, the moment, and people's memory of it, will pass!

Tracy, I'm the biggest blubbering fool you'll ever meet lol I am highly sensitive to most situations, but I don't believe it's necessrily depression-related. In the case of depression though, you're already susceptible to the elements so most actions will bring on reactions. Never feel ashamed for having feelings. Crying is a release mechanism and is similar to letting the air out of an overfilled balloon. Don't be so hard on yourself. Being sensitive is not a bad trait.

I highly recommed a few XANAX, or ATivan, or maybe Tylenol will do the trick. No, how about a little Oxycodone, do you have pain? Vicodin is good.
(This is sarcasm from an earlier dispute, in case you don't know why in the hell I am writing this!!!)

The straw that broke the camel's back - that is what caused me to lose custody of my children - yes, I unfortunately can relate to that one, and Oh, felt so much shame. But yu don't deserve to feel that way. Bless your heart, it is NOT YOUR FAULT!!!!!

You will never ever see them again and you know they were all so into their own problems they have forgotten about you. the bureaucratic paperwork is a pain in the ass. I breath and tell them I am goiong to go slowly and they must deal with it. Beleive me no matter what you did, they have seen worse. And sometimes a xanax does help but so does chocolate and cake xanax just works a lot faster and does not make your hips grow instantly.

I refer to this, my state of being too, as having a super duper thin skin. If only it were that simple! I've had totally inappropriate meltdowns too. At work, at home, around others, on and on. The level of my reaction is totally out of hand in comparison to the perceived catalyst. Either I flip out and go into a rage (that's usually just when I'm in a situation where I feel particularly stupid), or I'll get so angry I'll cry, or or or. The point is that I'm with you!

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